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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded our expectation
We booked with Shemeji Safari a private 6-day tour. It exceeded our expectation. We booked an additional day to Lake Natron, where we we're assigned an experienced private Masaii who took us to a remote waterfall and next morning very close to the flamingos. All was perfectly organized by Lisa. No hidden fees whatsoever. We could pay within Europe by money Transfer, no 3-5% VISA charge. Safari is Safari in Tansania, teeming wildlife, bumpy roads. So be prepared for a challenge in the Landcruiser. The driver/guide called it African massage. Do it private. Pay more but it makes a big difference. No consensus finding in a group, just tell the driver to head for the lodge a bit earlier to relax, he will do and he might also go the extra offroad mile for you in the Wilderness... We paid in the end good tip, more than the recommended 15 to 20 USD per day. Well deserved. For the frugalists: No obligation to tip. But then, why pay for a Safari in the first place...Enjoy, for us it was a lifetime experience. Add the Hot Air Balloon Trip in the Serengeti at sunrise, gliding over Rhinos... Unforgettable. Lisa booked it for us on short notice and blended it perfectly into our tour. 1200 USD for two. We stayed in lodges of all kind, some more luxurious than others but everywhere good breakfast lunch boxes not so lavish, diner always delicious. Drinks apart from water and tea need to be paid. European prices. Will book again through this company.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kasanka National Park
We camped at Kasanka for three nights. Although the bat experience was amazing, the admin side from Wasa was awful. They had tripled booked our campsite, the prices were different from what we were quoted when we arrived. The transport for the bat viewing were also an issue. However, the campsite was beautiful, the ablutions were clean and the scenery and bats were amazing. We did have a brilliant guide too - Simon.
We did the David Livingstone Memorial and was so so worth it! A great educational experience, clean and neat and perfect for a picnic! It’s about 7kms from Kasanka on tar and then an additional 25kms on a dirt road that is absolutely perfect!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Kapama Private Game Reserve by Elyse
Kapama was absolutely incredible and made our entire SA experience! The Southern Camp was perfect. 10/10!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional safari experience
We had a wonderful safari experience though Wildebeest. The booking process was easy, directly with Wildebeest and Noah was always quick to respond to any email queries.
We had a four day/three night Masai Mara/Lake Nukuru package which included stays in fabulous camp lodges (Zebra Plains and Flamingo Hill). Our guide/driver was Titus and he was excellent and very professional with vast knowledge about the animals and their habitats. Titus worked very hard to ensure that we managed to see the big five plus so much more.
We also booked a car and diver though wildebeest for a separate private trip and again our driver Michael was excellent and professional too. We would highly recommend Wildebeest Safaris
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Don’t choose Seven by far as your Kenya tour agency
This was an extremely disappointing service experience. Shocking, Unbelievable,infuriating and even desperate.
Seven by far is an untrustworthy, extremely unprofessional company that only good at avoiding responsibilities.Complete lack of credit and integrity. I strongly advise everyone to never choose seven by far as your agency to Kenya and Tanzania. They will ruin everything!
Imagine what kind of experience it is when you are in a completely strange environment, in a strange country, without any preparation,BUT can't reach your travel agent.We felt so helpless!They didn’t even pay the accomodation money to the hotel!We certainly had the ability to take the initiative to resolve some of the issues, and in fact we did, under duress, because if we didn't act, our entire vacation plans would go down the drain. But what about our pre-agreed contract? We gave an offer and you accepted it, and since you accepted it, it means that you should have the ability to arrange everything within the budget, right?No one forced you to accept it, we paid for it, but then you played the disappearing act and just left us four girls in a camp that was downgraded without any prior notice. Instead of being able to enjoy our vacation and have fun every day, we have to act as seven by far’s employees and solve THEIR business problems. May I ask if Seven by far will pay us a salary?
The truth is that there was already an sign of this during the pre-negotiation of the trip and budget, and after we paid the deposit, SEVEN BY FAR's attitude took a 180 degree turn, Mr.Sylvester blocked me on WhatsApp,just to intimidate us into thinking that they were going to run away with the money at any moment, what a ridiculously childish act! Unbelievable!
During our travels in Africa, seven by far repeatedly defaulted on payments to our partner companies, drivers, guides, and hotels, causing our trip to be irreparably affected. (FYI this is not the first time seven by far has done this.) There was even fake money involved, I am speechless.Not mention that they downgraded our accommodation many times without any prior notice.
When we finally met with the person in charge of seven by far, the lady promised us that she would compensate us, and then we also negotiated the amount of the payout on WhatsApp (although the amount could hardly make up for our loss), but after all this time we still haven't gotten the money, and Mr.Sylvester would only say over and over again that it's being processed, so please bear with them.
So one of us posted a bad review on safari booking and guess what?Mr.Sylvester quickly contacted us and said no more compensation. Haha! What a shameless and unrepentant businessman!
You are a shame of Kenya.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent in what they do.
We enjoyed the top class treatment from blue range.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect Safari!
I went on a 3 day safari to the Serengeti and Ngorogoro in November 2023, which was an incredible experience. In the book we spent the night in tents where you are constantly surrounded by animal noises, wonderful. The food was fantastic and we were well looked after. We were also able to take a trip to a Maasai village upon request, which was also a great experience.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A Memorable Family Adventure
Our recent family game drive trip was a thrilling adventure filled with unforgettable moments in the heart of Maasai Mara. We were owed to spot a diverse array of wildlife in their natural habitats. From the elephants, giraffes and the big cats thanks to our tour guide. The luxurious tents provided a comfortable retreat after a day of exploration. Thank you Bluerange Connect for the seamless planning of our 3 day trip. We look forward to planning our next travel experience with you.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Will never forget this experience!
An amazing operator! Very complete and extremely competitive price-wise.
We did a 7 days safari on Kenya and were mesmerized with the beauty of it all! And the lodges were superb.
Esther was super nice and professional, helped us organizing and coordinating everything and Duncan our guide was a 10! Always there for us and accomodating to our needs. He is also super knowledgeable and an excellent animals tracker! And a very friendly person!
All in all, loved the experience!
Thanks Duncan and Esther!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome, very kind and understanding
Had an awesome experience with them. Very very understanding with kids n also friendly....if am to choose again I will definitely take them up. Keep us the good job.